What does an Au pair Earn?

Salaries are dependant on your experience ( for example, you will likely not find a full day position working as an au pair if you want to work with older children or only have experience working with older children)

Salaries for half day positions generally run from R3000 to R7500 per month ( up to 6 hours per day). These positions are usually afternoon positions, click here to find out more about being an learner carer.

Full day/night care positions ( 6 hours upwards per day/night) range from R 7500 to R 12 000 per month. These positions can involve being an infant care specialist or toddler care specialist , and can also involve the care of older children as well.

To work out the average salary range you will be earning enter the number of hours per week and the minimum and maximumrate per hour you earn to work out the average salary range: